CLASSICAL QUEENS: Black Women in the Classical Arts
By Erica Watson @ericafayewatson Chicago is arguably one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse cities in the world. Although it is celebrated for everything from its architecture to cuisine, the one thing that truly [...]
L.E.G.A.C.Y Awards Gala Aims to Connect Businesses Globally, from Chicago to Africa
By Jada Russell There are two perspectives in which you can look at small business. On one end, small business growth is on the rise and they are the #1 job creators in America. Even [...]
Meet State Rep. Melissa Conyers-Ervin: Candidate for City Treasurer
State Rep. Melissa Conyers-Ervin What’s your background? I was born in Englewood and grew up on the Westside of Chicago. My mother was the head of the household and a union worker for [...]
Mary In the Mixx: Tis the Black History Month Season, Events and More
Happy Black History and Women’s History Month! In this special issue of Bronzeville Life we are covering many topics from the local election; pioneers of Black History; new history makers to women power players. Bronze [...]
Val Warner: Style, Gratitude and Grace
For the past 13 years, Chicago television viewers have become familiar with the charismatic style of Valarie Warner. Her debut in 2005 as the traffic reporter for the WGN morning news team where she was [...]
Chi-Girl About Town: Official Opening of Bureau Restaurant and Bar, First Look Charity and More
By Chelsea Harvey We have had a mild beginning to winter, now it seems winter has decided to ‘show up and show out.’ Brrrrrrrr, being a Chicagoan, I have not let it stop me—that is [...]